Known for...

Belgium is known for their chocolate, beer and lace.


Samoans in the Chocolate shop: "I want dis-order, dis-order and dis-order...!


Lace shop - when ya can't afford it just take a picture.. heh!


Background a cathedral in Brugge which dates back to the 15th century (I think)!

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Anonymous said…
man you guys comingback next weekend?? mati and faautu willbe here..too bad benoit wont be here e taxi lol
17/8/06 15:45
Malelega said…
Oka se unkind o lou sista. Fran fai faalelei se kama ga ua kau leaga le ulu hahaha! Wish we could come this week-end, don't kill me I'm going to England instead...family faalavelave.(yeah right) to see my uncle before he goes back to Samoa. Hope you guys have a good one. Hi to Margie and Faautu.
23/8/06 11:22
Anonymous said…
OMG we had abalsat..hit oriellys and conways and then spent the last two days at Samoa house..it was all good. Love your photos from Austria
30/8/06 16:32
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